Santa Claus and a Ninja Turtle Join Moscow's Bike Parade, in Photos

Despite the bad weather, more than 30, 000 cyclists took to the streets.

Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency

Santa Claus made a guest appearance, tree in tow.

Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency

Ninja Turtle Michelangelo put crime fighting aside for the day.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

Some riders came prepared for pollution and ready to pose.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

Even the chief needs a drink now and then.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

Creatures of all kinds came out to ride.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

A bit of rain couldn’t stop these elegantly dressed ladies.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

Automobile traffic on the Garden Ring was limited to allow cyclists free reign on the roads.

Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency

Despite the bad weather, more than 30, 000 cyclists took to the streets.

Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency

Santa Claus made a guest appearance, tree in tow.

Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency

Ninja Turtle Michelangelo put crime fighting aside for the day.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

Some riders came prepared for pollution and ready to pose.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

Even the chief needs a drink now and then.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

Creatures of all kinds came out to ride.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

A bit of rain couldn’t stop these elegantly dressed ladies.

Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency

Automobile traffic on the Garden Ring was limited to allow cyclists free reign on the roads.

Andrei Nikerichev / Moskva News Agency

The annual Moscow bicycle parade took place on the Garden Ring on May 20. The yearly event is organized by the Let's Bike It! project, which aims to develop cycling infrastructure and encourage road safety in the Russian capital. According to the organizers, the parade this year was the rainiest in the history of the event.